English–Spanish
“suck” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃuˈpaɾ/
Example
El bebé no para de chupar su dedo.
The baby won't stop sucking its finger.
How to say “suck” in Spanish
“Suck” in Spanish is chupar.
Using the mouth to pull in and hold something by suction.
Example sentences with chupar
No es recomendable que un niño grande siga chupar el chupete.
It is not advisable for an older child to keep sucking on the pacifier.
Tips for using chupar
- Appears in idioms such as chupar cámara (to hog the spotlight) and chupar rueda (to draft behind someone), so avoid translating those phrases literally.